Dental Assistant

Job description:

Rio Rancho Smiles is looking for a friendly, motivated, and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our dental practice team.

You’ll be the smiling face that helps care for every patient and helps create an experience they’ll actually look forward to. Our office is filled with positivity, teamwork, and genuine care—plus, you’ll work alongside the nicest dentist you’ll ever meet!

Join our dental care team as a Dental Assistant and help patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported. You’ll prepare treatment areas, assist clinicians during procedures, and keep accurate records while following infection prevention and confidentiality requirements. Your impact: Careful chairside support and clear patient guidance help clinicians deliver efficient, attentive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, for general dentistry and, as needed, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment and instruments; perform dental instrument processing, sterilization, and infection control using aseptic technique.
• Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging, vital-sign collection, and use of a 3D scanner as assigned.
• Update medical records and medical documentation in patient management software or electronic medical record (EMR) systems; protect information under HIPAA and clinical confidentiality policies.
• Support patient management and dental receptionist duties, including scheduling and explaining next steps.

Experience

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience, with knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy.
• Familiarity with dental equipment, dental sterilization procedures, infection prevention management, and healthcare infection prevention and control.
• Experience with EMR systems or patient management software; Eaglesoft and Dentrix are relevant platforms. Epic experience is also useful.
• Understanding of patient care, pediatrics, and medical records; medical coding experience is a plus.
• X-ray experience and the ability to follow established safety, privacy, and aseptic technique procedures.

Requirements :

• REQUIRED: Dental assisting experience (1 year minimum!)
• REQUIRED: Eaglesoft experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Professional, positive, self-starter attitude with a focus on excellent patient care

What we provide:

• Starting wage $19.00/hour
• Dental Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave

If you’re looking to join a supportive and patient-centered dental team, we’d love to hear from you! Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a good candidate for this position.

You can learn more about us at: www.rioranchosmiles.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person